Rug cleaning composition



llatcnt Dec. 22, ll.

* UNITED V sTATEs um IOOOIEB, OF SGAIBSDALE, ITEW YDRK BUG GLEANING COEPOSITIOH No Drag.

This invention relates to a c- ,HJ composition designed primarily for use in cleaning and renovating rugs, but it is to be under-- st that a composition, in accordance with c this invention may be employed for cleaning I d renovating any character of fabric for which it is found applicable, and the invention has for its object to provide, in a man ner as hereinafter set forth a composition of it the class referred to capable, when employed upon a rug or carpet, to satisfactorily and expeditiously cleanse and renovate the same,

and at the e time preserve the rug or carpet and leave it in a cleaner and sounder condition than when other cleaning preparafions are employed.

A i m 5- g composition, in accordance with invention is an im rovement upon that disclosed in Letters atent 1,172,297.

@553 The composition as set forth in the patent aforesaid is of powdered form, whereas the composition in accordance with this invention is in granular form which possesses a material advantage over the powder in that the latter when it is thrown on top of a ail of hot water portions of itcling toget er, will: ps which the houseman or the operator, on w g out the cleansingoperation would not take the time to dissolve, with u an all the rt it these lumps were scrubbed into the rug or carpet, mattingthe nap and resulting in dissafisfaction.

composition of 12.11: form, flee pla of the hot water is allowed hetw the particles and the old culty is \t lll it and all edients are 'lved, which of course, gives better I ts thif only a part'of the ingredients are -i A further obj ect of the inventionis to rovide, in a manner as hereinafter set fort a cleag coposition for the purpose reierred to which permit of the rugs or be 1 i L h'oin the floor. 1

A further object of the invention'is to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a

else. :11 t g composition for the purpose referred to employed in the form 0 a shampoo for cleaning and renovating purposes and possg a characteristic to qu ckly dry, under .lpplifion fled m e4, 1928. Serial Io. 895,118.

Sesqui carbonate of soda, crystals 1 lb.

By se up the cleaned without removed such conditions e diting the cleansing and renovating operations.

A further object of the invention is to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a cleanlng composition for the cleaning of dyed fabrics from the surface thereof; further to provide a more satisfactory medium for renovating and cleansing purposes than that obtained by the employment of soap, gasoline, benzine, ether and alcohol, and furthermore one that is economical and conveniently used. v d A cleansing composition, in accordance with this invention, consists of white neutral soap, borax, trisodium pho hate ui carbonate of soda ultramarin d blue :53 cedar oil, The soap is in the form of coarse granules, the borax granulated, the trisodium phosphate in the form'of crystals as well as the sesqui carbonate and the ultramarine blue 1s powdered. The soap is ground, not powdered}. Preferably the proportions of the several ingredients are as follows: 1

White neutral soap, coarse gran ules 24lbs. Borax, granulated lbs. Trisodium phosphate, crystals; 2lbs.

Ultramarine blue, powdered--- 4 ounces Cedar 011--., 4=ounces The white neutral soap, borax, trisodium phosphate, sesqui carbonate of soda and ultramarine blue are placed into a rotary mixer and the same is operated for the'necessary period to form a thorough mixing of the ingredients referred to, preferably a. thorough mixing ofthe several ingredients is had In the nap, especially of a fine silk oriental rug. Injury is had to the nap if a brush is used instead of the sponge. The shampoo works a chemical change on the dirt, leaving it in powdered form to be swept oil when dry, so that no rinsing or scraping is required. The ingredients forming the composition provide for a quicker and more eflicient result with less labor and free from the harshness, which would be the case if sodaash was employed as one of the ingredients of the composition.

It is the shampoo lather which accom- Flishes the cleansing and renovating funcions and when using the composition it does not necessitate the wetting of the carpet or ru with a brush, as this is a great advantage to hotels where ru s are principally used, because by the use 0 the composition in accordance with this invention, the rugs or carpets become dry quickly and no loss of rentals results from rooms, being out of order over night. The composition is such that it readily removes iodine, pitch, grease, paint, tar, etc., from a soiled carpet or rug.

It is thought the many advantages of a cleaning composition, in accordance with this invention and for the purpose set forth can be readily understood, and although the preferred embodiment of the invention is as illustrated and described, yet it is to be understood that changes in the details of construction can be had which will fall within the scope of the invention as claimed. 7

What I claim is: a

1. A clean composition for removing.

dirt in powdere form from and for restoring the sheen and color of a rug or carpet without removing the latter from the floor and injuring its nap consisting of a body of white neutral soap in the form of coarse granules,

granulated borax, trisodium phosphate crys-,

tals, sesqui carbonate of soda crystals, powdered ultramarine blue and cedar oil.

2. A cleaning composition for removing dirt in powdered form from and for restoring the sheen and color of a rug or carpet without removing the latter from the floor and inuring its nap consisting of a body of white neutral soa 1n the form of coarse granules,

' 5o granulated rax, trisodium phosphate crystals, sesqui carbonate of soda crystals, powdered ultramarine blue and cedar oil in' the roportions of twenty'four pounds of soap, our pounds of borax, two pounds of triso- 3:. dium phosphate crystals, one pound of sesqui carbonate of soda crystals, four ounces of ultramarine blue and four ounces of cedar oil. 1ilntttestimony whereof, I aflix my signature,

" '60 JAMES B. McCOMB. 

